Celica Forums General Discussion Exterior I'm not sure you need to redline your GT

After much reading on this website - I've learned that the torque/hp of a GT below 6000 RPM is as as good as or better then a GTS or a RSX type S. Before, I thaught that redlining was the best way to use the power, until I tried shifting at or just before 6000 rpm - It feels like the car pulls the whole time, as appose to feeling out of breath near redline. I haven't timed it or anything, but its way more fun to drive, and feels faster..

Anyone else ever try this?

well of course
peak hp/torque doesn't occur at redline

GTS doesn't increase hp and torque until Lift (after 6500 or so)

GT
140 hp @ 6400 RPM
126 lb/ft @ 4200 RPM

GTS
180 hp @ 7600 RPM
130 lb/ft @ 6800 RPM

For the fastest ride, keep your RPMs high when shifting.

yeah, shifting between 5800 - 6200 seems to drop the next gear right into the peak of the torque curve, I've kinda noticed that a little too

i love to shift at highs when going fast, love the sound of the Intake.